What My Teacher Taught Me: Meagan Cubides on the New World School of the Arts Modern Teachers
When I think about the dance teachers who influenced me, the modern program at New World School of the Arts stands out.
Tag: limon
Former Limón Star and Teacher Betty Jones, 94, Has Died
An anchor of the Humphrey-Limón legacy for more than 70 years, Betty Jones died at her home in Honolulu on November 17, 2020. She remained active well into her 90s, most recently leading a New York workshop with her husband and partner, Fritz Ludin, in October 2019. Betty May Jones was born on June 11, […]
Roxane D'Orléans Juste: How I Teach Limón
On a chilly Friday morning in a New York City studio, a group of students are making themselves fall, over and over again. This isn’t an exercise in futility—it’s Roxane D’Orléans Juste’s class in Limón technique, and the dancers are venturing off center in a classic fall-and-recovery combination. As they swing their legs out and […]
Dancin’ in the Street…and Parks…and Public Squares
A Limón dance class in Bryant Park Ahhh Summer in New York City. Time for Mister Softee ice cream trucks, outdoor movies, Shakespeare in the Park, SummerStage performances and more dancing opportunities than any one human could possibly keep up with. Truly, you can’t walk six blocks between Memorial Day and Labor Day without coming […]